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|By Elaine Rojas-Castillo
The Illinois State Board of Education unveils its 2020 Report Card and the coronavirus pandemic left its mark.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2020 at 11:24 AM CDT
|By Elaine Rojas-Castillo
In its monthly meeting, the Illinois Gaming Board discussed the reasons why approval for casino licenses in several cities, including Rockford, is delayed.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
Jones' attorney, Nenye Uche, says investigators should release information about what happened at the intersection of S. Main St. and Springfield Ave. in Rockford.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2020 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Elaine Rojas-Castillo
With November 3 fast approaching, county clerk offices are hard at work preparing to welcome voters to the polls, safely.
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Updated: Oct. 27, 2020 at 9:20 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
The Rockford Public School District releases details on how they plan to evaluate the educational experience in schools. Superintendent of the district Ehren Jarret calls for an overhaul in how they evaluate schools with a system-wide framework for improvement.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2020 at 7:53 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
Some restaurant and bar owners say the COVID-19 guidance from the county health department and city leaders is contradicting.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 9:50 PM CDT
In an effort to get residents to vote in the upcoming elections, the Beloit League of Women Voters hosts a Pack the Polls car parade.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 9:46 PM CDT
Autumn is in the air and Rockfordians are taking full advantage at Lockwood Park's Fall on the Farm.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 9:44 PM CDT
Family and friends gather to celebrate the life of a 3-year-old gunned down in Rockford earlier this month.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 7:34 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
The Rockford Park District received a grant worth nearly $700,000 to fund the Junior Maintenance Program that members of the park district say invests in the youth of the Rockford region.
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Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 1:15 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Alchemy and Legacy, the restaurants at Giovanni’s Convention Center at 610 N. Bell School Road in Rockford, will temporarily close effective Monday, October 26 in support of the state’s new COVID-19 guidelines
Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 12:52 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Another local restaurant is closing up shop as more COVID-19 restrictions are set to take place on Sunday throughout the Rockford region.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2020 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Officials said no one was injured, and the cause is still under investigation.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2020 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Elaine Rojas-Castillo
Changing perspectives and inspiring change as YWCA Northwestern Illinois hosts a virtual event exploring racial inequality and community engagement.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2020 at 5:43 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
A quote from Pope Francis has people in the LGBTQIA+community in good spirits but some faith-based organizations are asking for more.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2020 at 5:41 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
From the outskirts of Dallas, Texas to Machesney Park, pieces of military history make their way home to the Stateline, and the return of seven stolen medals brings honor to a World War II veteran.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2020 at 6:31 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
While most counties in region one of the restore Illinois plan battle high COVID-19 positivity rates, Ogle County is one of the only left not at warning level.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 11:49 PM CDT
The fall chill couldn't stop Rockfordians from getting their hands dirty at a neighborhood cleanup, all to make the space they live in a better place.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 11:45 PM CDT
A safe haven outdoor celebration brings the community together and unveils a brand new painting celebrating some very special kids.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 11:43 PM CDT
After a 3-year-old boy is shot and killed in Rockford on Thursday, members of the community gather together to hold a candlelight vigil in his honor.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 11:38 PM CDT
Representative Cheri Bustos joins Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara and State Representative Maurice West to discuss the closure of Mercyhealth's mental health unit at its Rockton Avenue campus.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 11:35 PM CDT
With Election Day fast approaching, members of the Winnebago County Board held a forum on Saturday morning to discuss a ballot question that could change its form of government.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2020 at 9:19 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
Less than a month removed from a positive COVID-19 test result President Donald Trump makes his way to Janesville Wisconsin to host a rally where supporters turned out in bunches.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2020 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Elaine Rojas-Castillo
In the next installment of our in-depth series, 23 News explores a ballot question facing voters in Winnebago County, concerning a change in the form of government.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2020 at 8:45 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
A family owned local business is coming up on a major milestone, as Benson Stone will soon turn 90 years old.
Updated: Oct. 14, 2020 at 8:20 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Neighbor’s Bar and Grill, Fozzy’s Bar and Grill and Doc’s Diner were given orders to close by the health department.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 at 6:57 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Stateline first responders are set to honor the life of one of their own Tuesday night. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies will escort Deputy Chief Don Gasparini, Jr. beginning at 8:00 p.m. in downtown Rockford.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2020 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
October is energy awareness month, and experts say there is no better time than now to learn how to be more energy-efficient.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2020 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
Donnie Gasparini Jr. served Winnebago County as a member of the sheriff’s department for more than 25 years.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2020 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
People across the country take time to express themselves, as members of the LGBTQIA+ community share their stories on National Coming Out Day.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2020 at 9:11 PM CDT
While the holiday season is still a bit far off, Kegel Harley-Davidson wants to make sure every child in the Rockford area gets something fun underneath the tree.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2020 at 9:02 PM CDT
Every Saturday this month, the free event becomes an autumnal adventure land with wagon trips around the grounds, pony rides, a petting zoo, and the chance to pick your own pumpkin to take home and decorate.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2020 at 8:54 PM CDT
Every Saturday through the end of October, the Winnebago County Health Department welcomes people to get their annual vaccine at no cost.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2020 at 8:44 PM CDT
The Winnebago County Health Department hosts a mobile COVID-19 testing site at the Rockford Public Schools administration building.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2020 at 8:33 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
Community members along with the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Northern Illinois come together to share stories and spread awareness around the topics of mental illness and mental health.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2020 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Who doesn’t love a parade? Especially when that parade is for Rockford’s newest centenarian with quite an amazing story to tell.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Elaine Rojas-Castillo
With less than a month until Election Day, the question of how race could impact the course of the season begins to take hold. For NIU's Dr. Joseph Flynn, it starts with exploring its presence in society.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2020 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
Illinois reports a surge in cannabis sales for the seventh straight month, with statewide recreational sales surpassing $67.6 million in September.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2020 at 5:10 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
The remote learning system the Rockford Public School District uses goes down nationwide, leaving dozens of remote learners in the dark.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 6:54 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
Protesters have been at Rockford City Hall daily, asking for answers about a police shooting that happened Friday night.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2020 at 6:36 PM CDT
The Jubilee Center near downtown Rockford gets a much-needed makeover, and Sunday they showed off the upgrades at an open house.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
An architectural historian calls the home a perfect 10 out of 10.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2020 at 9:46 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Protesters in Beloit travel north, marching from Riverside Park to Janesville in response to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2020 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Rockford Police are investigating a shooting in the 3000 block of W. State Street in Rockford Saturday night.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2020 at 9:31 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Rockford Police are investigating after an armed robbery at an auto shop on Rockford’s southeast side Saturday night.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2020 at 9:26 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
After closing its doors this past December, a piece of Rockford history is back as Der Rathskeller announces its reopening with a new name and a new look.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2020 at 3:06 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
Winnebago County State's Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross gives an update into the investigation of an officer-involved shooting that happened Friday night in Rockford.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2020 at 12:54 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
Beloit Police were called to the area of Park and Grand Avenues in Beloit around 2 a.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting.
Updated: Oct. 3, 2020 at 12:44 PM CDT
|By WIFR Newsroom
One person is dead following an accident early Saturday in the 2100 block of North Central Avenue in Rockford.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 5:13 PM CDT
|By Brandon Giesey
With the end of the 2020 census near, students at Oregon High School hold Monday’s class outside spreading awareness about the importance of a complete count.